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Overview of TKE

Why choose Tau Kappa Epsilon

The strength of Tau Kappa Epsilon is its brotherhood. TKE men are committed to the principles of scholarship, community service, leadership, friendship, and physical well-being. As a Teke, you will pursue a good education, volunteer in your community, participate in social activities with other fraternities or student groups on campus, serve in a leadership role in your chapter, challenge other fraternities to athletic contests-- and more.

"The Noble Eight-Fold Path of Tekedom," as written by fraternity founders Clarence A. Mayer and James C. McNutt, outlines the following principles:

A Teke will always be recognized as:

1. A man of sterling character.
2. A man whose honesty is never questioned.
3. A man who never violates the integrity of his inner self.
4. A man who is first, last, and always a true citizen.
5. A man who is always glad to support all TKE activities.
6. A man who will always extend a helping hand to a fellow Teke.
7. A man who is always a gentleman, kindly and considerate of others.
8. A man who never forgets that Tau Kappa Epsilon is a Fraternity for Life.

Among our members are astronauts, professional athletes, entertainment personalities, and leaders in government, business, education, science, and the arts. Some of the most well known include President Ronald Reagan; entertainers Elvis Presley, Lawrence Welk, and Danny Thomas; businessmen Conrad Hilton and Charles Walgreen; and quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw and Phil Simms.

Choosing Tau Kappa Epsilon means you accept the challenge to pursue your own success. It means you want to make the most of yourself and realize your potential. It means you are ready to see where your future will lead you. And it means you will always will have the support of your TKE brothers along the way.

The Fraternity for Life

TKE is an international fraternity with more than 300 campus chapters and colonies in the U.S. and Canada. With nearly 200,000 current members and alumni, TKE is the largest among the college fraternities.

We'd like the opportunity to tell you more about TKE. Please contact the TKE chapter president or rush chairman on your campus for more information. Join us the Fraternity for Life